[Hiring] Cloud Application Architect @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

GDIT's Cloud Application Architects transform technology into opportunity by shaping the design and foundation of mission-critical government projects, ensuring the safety and well-being of vital systems while simultaneously growing and developing their skills for the future.

The Cloud Application Architect will architect the modernization of enterprise-class software applications. They will work in coordination with Agile development teams and other stakeholders to architect, design, build, migrate, expand, automate, and sustain a large, multi-tenant cloud platform/enterprise. The Cloud Application Architect will leverage their experience in cloud software architecture to design and direct the development of this exciting new solution.

If you're a Cloud Application Architect who has the skills and experience to support this important mission, then we can't wait to discuss how you can join our family and engineer the execution of this critical work. GDIT is your place -- come make it your own.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Cloud Application Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our federal customers. You will play a crucial role via the following:

• Designs, architects, deploys, and maintains cloud solutions
• Maintains the integrity and security of systems
• Supports and develops automation
• Develops in languages such as Bash, Python, Node.js, and React.js
• Maintains/enhances knowledge of AWS cloud services (microservices)
• Collaborate with teams of UI/UX designers, cloud engineers, architects, and DevOps teams deploying and operating workloads using AWS services (such as, but not limited to: Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, VPC, IAM)
• Composes and maintains standard operating procedures and work instructions, knowledge articles, et al.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant experience preferred
• 10+ years of related experience with AWS cloud computing

Requirements

• Development experience in the following languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Bash, Python, Node.js, and React.js
• Experience building and maintaining React.js front-end applications
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing one of the following: Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture
• Designed and implemented Lambda services / microservices in a multi-tenant environment
• Designed and implemented CI/CD tools (such as, but not limited to, GitLab)
• Expert knowledge of Linux OS (must at least have exposure to kernel-level operations)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Experience with application using serverless architecture and/or containerization
• Extensive SDLC experience
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization
• Prior experience as a Team Lead and/or Manager
• Must possess AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust.
• Must be US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, or US Citizen)

Benefits

• AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace